Rathyatra & Festival of India 2026
2026-05-30 10:00 - 18:45 UTC | Inner Harbor, 100 E Pratt St, Baltimore, MD, 21202, United States
Celebrate 50 years of the Jagannath Rath Yatra tradition in Baltimore. This special anniversary event brings together spirituality, culture, music, and community in a joyful public celebration at the Inner Harbor. Whether you are attending for the first time or continuing a long-standing tradition, everyone is welcome to participate in this uplifting festival experience.
Schedule
Chariot Parade
12:00 PM – 2:30 PMJoin the grand procession as Lord Jagannath’s chariot travels through the streets of Baltimore with kirtan, dancing, and chanting.
Cultural Festivities
2:30 PM – 6:00 PMCelebrate with live performances, devotional music, prasadam, cultural exhibits, family activities, and community gatherings.
Attractions

Traditional Kirtan
Cultural Dance Performances
Free Prasadam
Henna Art
Devotional Music
Family-Friendly Activities
Community Celebration

Come chant, celebrate, and be blessed. Bring your family and friends to experience one of Baltimore’s most vibrant spiritual and cultural festivals.

Golden Jubilee Mahotsava
2026-07-15 - 2026-07-19 | ISKCON Baltimore, 200 Bloomsbury Avenue, Catonsville, MD, 21228, United States
50 Glorious Years of Sri Sri Jagannatha Baladeva Subhadra on the East Coast of USA
*Please note first day’s events will take place at the Bhakti Eco Farm while remaining events will take place at ISKCON Baltimore.
Day 1: Wednesday 15th July
4pm onwards Rath Yatra at Bhakti Eco Farm followed by Srila Radha Govinda Das Gosvami Maharaj Vyasa Puja
Address:
2820 Milt Summers Road
Middletown, MD 21769
The following events will take place at ISKCON Baltimore
Address:
200 Bloomsbury Ave,
Catonsville, MD 21228
Day 2: Thursday 16th July
After 4pm Arati, Jagannath will be dressed in Kaliya Dahan vesh followed by Sandhya Arati and Adhivas at 7 or 7:30
Day 3; Friday 17th July
Beginning of kirtan program
Katha to be going on for 7 days
Suna Besh
Day 4: Saturday 18th July
Kirtan continues
Deities will be dressed in new outfits
Maha Abhishek
Jagannath to be dressed in new outfit after Abhishek
Night time Bada Srngar
Fireworks
Day 5: Sunday 19th July
Chandan yatra to start after 9am
Boat festival after Raj Bhog Arati
Prasadam

Sri Krishna Janmashtami 2026
2026-09-04 17:00 - 23:45 | ISKCON Baltimore, 200 Bloomsbury Avenue, Catonsville, MD, 21228, United States
“One who knows the transcendental nature of My appearance and activities does not, upon leaving the body, takes his birth again in this material world, but attains My eternal abode.O Arjuna”
– Bhagavad-gita 4 -9
The Supreme Lord Sri Krishna appeared on the earth 5200 years ago. His appearance in this world is remembered & celebrated as Janmashtami festival.
At ISKCON Baltimore we celebrate this festival with devotion & great pomp. The temple has scheduled devotional activities throughout the day, like all day kirtan & arati | abhishek | discourse | dance | drama | kids activities | free feast etc.
Lord Krishna’s bathing ceremony – called Abhishek – is witnessed by all attendees while Kalash sponsors get opportunity to personally bathe the Lord personally.
Spiritual blessings await you & your family by sponsoring the Kalash & participating in bathing ceremony of Lord.
Ample parking is available. Please visit iskconbaltimore.org for detailed information.

Srila Prabhupada Vyas Puja 2026
2026-09-05 10:00 - 14:00 | ISKCON Baltimore, 200 Bloomsbury Avenue, Catonsville, MD, 21228, United States
Srila Prabhupad’s Appearance Day is a very special day for all ISKCON devotees as they joyfully glorify their eternal saviour Srila Prabhupada on His appearance day.
Srila Prabhupada was sent by the Lord to fulfill Caitanya Mahaprabhu’s prediction-
Prtvithe ache yata nagaradi grama,
sarvatra pracara haibe more nama
In every town and village of the world, My name will be heard.
Srila Prabhupada made a perfect appearance, led a perfect life and had a perfect departure. Srila Prabhupada lives forever through his books. This legacy will always provide the devotees with Lord Caitanya katha and teach everyone to chant the Maha mantra.

Radhastami - Radharani's Appearance
2026-09-18 17:00 - 20:00 | ISKCON Baltimore, 200 Bloomsbury Avenue, Catonsville, MD, 21228, United States
The divine appearance day of Srimati Radharani, the eternal consort of Krishna, the Supreme Personality of Godhead
Radhastami is a very special day for all the Gaudiya Vaishnavas, as by obtaining the mercy of Srimati Radharani one can easily achieve Krishna-prema. Radha is Krishna’s dearest servant, and is His pleasure potency.
Thank You !
